Jared Cannonier

Jared Cannonier has established himself as a prominent figure in mixed martial arts, transitioning from a military background to an elite UFC middleweight contender. After amassing an undefeated professional record of 7-0, Jared Cannonier signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in October 2014, making his highly anticipated debut as a heavyweight in January 2015 at UFC 182. Cannonier first entered professional mixed martial arts in June 2011, quickly establishing himself as a formidable talent. Early in his UFC tenure, he demonstrated exceptional versatility, competing across three different weight classes: heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight, securing his first ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus against Cyril Asker in 2016.

His unique ability to secure knockout victories in three different weight classes places him in an elite group of fighters. Cannonier remains a resilient presence in the UFC, earning recent ‘Fight of the Night’ bonuses against Caio Borralho in 2024 and Gregory Rodrigues in 2025, continually challenging himself against the division’s top contenders.